Kawakawa Kaputī Bundle
Aotearoa's own Heart-Shaped Organic Kawakawa Tea
Singularly handpicked organic kawakawa tea leaves have been dried and packed ready for your kaputī. Add one crushed kawakawa leaf to your tea ball infuser, add boiling water, and if you like, 1/2 teaspoon of honey, a lemon slice, and/or ginger, and start the day off right over a nice cuppa that's good for your tinana/body. Makes 20 tea cups per packet.
Manawa Rewarewa Honey
Manawa Rewarewa Honey won the Grand First Prize at the 10th Black Jar International Honey Tasting Contest held in Asheville, USA. Each gift box includes a 110g jar of Manawa's Rewarewa Honey. Read more about Manawa's pakihi/business here.
Toru Road Dried Lemon Slices
A slice of lemon is heaven and goes perfectly with our kawakawa tea (think lemon, honey, ginger), or pop one in and spritz up your favourite cool drink. Our lemons have been sliced and dehydrated ensuring that we make the most of the season for you to enjoy year round.
Tea Ball Infuser
Our single cup stainless tea ball infuser is so cute. Push it together on the handle and it opens up, pop in your tealeaves, and then let it seep in your cup. Each giftbox comes with a tea ball infuser.
Packaging
This gift box is presented in a cardboard box with a window so you can see some of the goodies inside. Underneath are wood shavings (or wood wool). The box is labelled ready to give to someone spesh, or as a treat for yourself. Everyone loves a treat!
Toru Road Kai brings healthy and wholesome kai to your table.
Porirua - no charge to deliver locally, or you can arrange pickup.
Wellington, Hutt Valley and Kapiti (up to Waikanae) - no charge for combined orders over $40.
Rest of NZ - $10 flat fee for all orders outside of Wellington.
Organic kawakawa leaves
Benefits of Kawakawa:
Kawakawa is found in the low lying coastal areas of NZ and can be identified by its pretty heart shaped leaves. Kawakawa is known to be useful in dealing with conditions of the digestive tract, for inflammation, and as a anti-microbial herb. It has a calming effect on the stomach for those suffering from cramps and bloating as it assists in moving trapped wind. Kawakawa can aid in the reduction of inflammation which can help with arthritis and improve circulation. As an anti-microbial herb Kawakawa has the ability to kill bugs, so it is great for treating infections. Chew some as a pain reliever for sore teeth, for coughs, or use as an antiseptic - it's also great for headaches, and if you're stuck in the bush, the stem of the kawakawa can be used as a toothbrush - perhaps don't get stuck in the bush to try this one out!
Dr Jonni Koia, Research Fellow at Waikato University is researching the anti-diabetes potential of kūmarahou, karamū, and kawakawa and says that "Preliminary evidence is already showing us rongoā like kūmarahou and kawakawa may play a role in glucose uptake within adipocyte fat cells." (Koia, 2022).
The leaves with caterpillar holes are the best, they indicate that they are safe to eat.
E kai ana ngā rau kawakawa i kai ngia ngā anuhe, koira ngā rau haumaru mō te tangata.
References
Koia, J. (2022, July 1). Rongoā comes to the fore. Diabetes New Zealand. https://www.diabetes.org.nz/blog/rongoa-comes-to-the-fore